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Courtesy of Dena Delgado
The following home remedy for treating conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, has been handed down through four generations in the Delgado family, from mother to daughter. This eyewash is very beneficial in fighting eye infections, irritation from foreign particles in the eye or contact lenses and air pollution. It is very soothing.
Basically, boric acid creates an inhospitable environment in eye for germs and bacteria. At the same time, it cleanses and sooths the eye. Purchase boric acid powder at your local pharmacy. Ask the pharmacist for "medicinal" boric acid powder. (There is another type, which is used as a bug-killer.) This is very important.
- 1 level teaspoon of Boric Acid Powder (medicinal quality)
- 1 cup boiling water in a Pyrex measuring cup
- Cotton balls
- Small clean bowl or teacup
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Boil one cup water either on the stove or in the microwave oven. (I use a Pyrex measuring cup in the microwave.)
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Add one level teaspoon of Boric Acid Powder (medicinal quality). Use a measuring spoon, not silverware. Stir until dissolved. Let cool to a luke warm temperature.
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Pour ¼ cup of the cooled solution into a small clean bowl or teacup. Soak a cotton ball in the solution in the bowl and apply to affected eye, cleaning away discharge from the eye.
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Throw used cotton ball away after one use. Repeat using new cotton ball until all the solution in the bowl is used up. Try to flood the eye with the solution and wipe face with a clean towel.
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Cleanse both eyes with the solution to prevent the infection from spreading to the unaffected eye.
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Repeat procedure at least twice a day, in the morning and before bed at night. Eye infections usually take two or three days to resolve themselves using this treatment.
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Store unused portions of eyewash in the Pyrex measuring cup. Just cover with plastic wrap to keep it sanitary.
Note: This remedy works for humans as well as dogs and cats.
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